(CNN) - The Hispanic Leadership Network announced Friday it will join CNN, CNN en Español, and The Republican Party of Florida as a co-sponsor for the Republican Presidential Debate set for Jan. 26 in Jacksonville, Florida.

"Hispanics and Republicans naturally share many of the same core values," former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who serves as the HLN Conference Co-Chair, said in a statement. "This debate is an opportunity for Hispanic voters to hear from the candidates on the issues that will shape the future of our country."FULL POST

Coral Gables, Florida (CNN) – For one potential presidential candidate, it's a tempting choice: should he try to become the most powerful leader of the free world? Or should he just open a bar, instead?

That's what Republican Tim Pawlenty has repeatedly said now about his considerations of a presidential bid – albeit the former Minnesota governor says it jokingly. Call it a talking point - with salt.FULL POST